Q1. 44th Amendment of the Constitution speaks of
(a) Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right
(b) Suspension of individual liberty during emergency
(c) Barring the courts from interfering in the disputes regarding the election of Prime Minister
(d) Giving more importance to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (a) Right to property as no longer a Fundamental Right
Explanation: The 44th Amendment (1978) removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights, making it a legal right under Article 300A.
Q2. The Constitution 45th Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament extended reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliament and State Assemblies upto
(a) 1980
(b) 1985
(c) 1990
(d) 1995
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (c) 1990
Explanation: The 45th Amendment extended political reservation for SCs and STs in legislative bodies until 1990, ensuring continued representation.